A minute’s silence will likely be noticed throughout the UK on Sunday in reminiscence of the Queen, Downing Street has introduced.
The second will likely be marked at 8pm on the night time earlier than the Queen’s state funeral, Liz Truss’s official spokesperson mentioned.
He added that Britons will likely be invited to return collectively to “mourn and reflect on the life and legacy” of the Queen throughout this time.
“At 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the state funeral, there will be a one-minute silence where the public are invited to come together and observe a national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II,” the prime minister’s official spokesperson mentioned.
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“The silence can be marked privately at home on your own or with friends and neighbours, out on your doorstep or street with neighbours, or at any locally arranged community events and vigils.
“We encourage area people teams, golf equipment and different organisations to mark this second of reflection. And in case you are abroad, individuals are inspired to mark the silence at their native time.
“The shared national moment of reflection is an opportunity for everyone across the UK to mark the death of Her Majesty and we will set out details of where the prime minister will mark it closer to that time.”
Over the weekend, it was confirmed the funeral of the Queen will happen at 11am on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.
The day of the funeral will likely be a financial institution vacation.
Today, after the King and Queen Consort have attended a service of prayer and reflection for the lifetime of the Queen at St Giles’ Cathedral, mourners in Scotland will likely be invited to go to her coffin.
Mourners will be capable of view the Queen’s coffin from 5pm, with a queuing system in place and strict safety checks and restrictions on cellphones. Photography and recording is strictly prohibited.
Members of the general public who want to pay their respects have been warned they face lengthy waits because of the anticipated demand.
The Queen’s coffin will then transfer to London, arriving on the Palace of Westminster at 3pm on Wednesday the place the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a brief service.
The Queen’s mendacity in state will then start in Westminster Hall and final for 4 full days.
More than 300,000 individuals visited King George VI mendacity in state in Westminster Hall in 1952, whereas 200,000 noticed the Queen Mother’s coffin in 2002.
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But safety workers predict many extra individuals to reach to pay their respects this time round.
Downing Street mentioned on Monday that first support and bogs will likely be offered for these queueing however there are not any plans for meals to be obtainable.
A complete of 1,500 navy personnel may also be available to help with proceedings, together with managing the queue.
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The authorities has warned those that want to attend that they’re prone to “be required to queue for many hours” and that they need to solely convey small luggage with them.
The public will be capable of file previous the coffin 24 hours a day from 5pm on Wednesday 14 September till 6.30am on the day of the funeral – Monday 19 September.
Source: information.sky.com”